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HEX AD2959 - #AD2959, RGB(173,41,89) Color


Color Name: Rich Maroon*
Hex Color Code: #AD2959
RGB Color Code: RGB(173, 41, 89)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 76.3%, 48.6%, 32.2%





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What color is AD2959?

The RGB color code for color number #AD2959 is RGB(173, 41, 89). In the RGB color model, #AD2959 has a red value of 173, a green value of 41, and a blue value of 89. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 76.3% magenta, 48.6% yellow, and 32.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 338.2° (degrees), 61.7 % saturation, and 42.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AD2959 has a hue of 338.2° (degrees), 76.3 % saturation and 67.8 % brightness/value.



Color AD2959 is cool or warm?

Color AD2959 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AD2959? (For interior and product design)

AD2959 has an LRV of nearly 11. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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#AD2959

Light Color


Compare LRV 11 of #AD2959 with dark and light Color




Is #AD2959 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AD2959 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #AD2959 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(173, 41, 89)
Red
173 (67.8%)
Green
41 (16.1%)
Blue
89 (34.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
76.30%
Yellow
48.55%
Key
32.16%

HSL

HSL(338.18deg, 61.7 %, 42.0 %)

Hue
338.18°
Saturation
61.68 %.
Lightness
41.96 %.

RYB

RYB(155, 72, 98)
Red
155 (60.8%)
Yellow
72 (28.1%)
Blue
98 (38.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
338.18°
Saturation
76.30 %.
Brightness / Value
67.84 %.

HWB

H: 338.18°

W: 16.08 %

B: 32.16 %

XYZ

X : 19.83

Y : 11.19

Z : 10.57

YXY

Y1 : 11.19

X : 0.48

Y2 : 0.27

CMY

C : 32.16%

M : 83.92%

Y : 65.10%


LRV

~ 11.2 %

Munsell Color System

7.5RP 3.8/11.8

CIE-Lab

L : 39.9

A : 55.6

B : 4.47

CIE-Lch

L : 39.9

C : 55.78

H : 4.6

CIE-Luv

L : 39.9

U : 84.91

V : -4.8

Hunter-Lab

L : 33.45

A : 47.26

B : 4.69






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #AD2959


Here are the colors similar to AD2959. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#B03060
Rich Maroon
ΔE - 1.75 (98.3% similar)
#AB274F
Amaranth Purple
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#A8415C
Light Burgundy
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#C21E56
Rose Red
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AD2959.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AD2959.


#B52555
PANTONE 7425 C
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#AC145A
PANTONE 215 C
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#A1224E
PANTONE 2041 C
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#A73A64
PANTONE 7433 C
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AD2959.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to AD2959.


#9A2A41
BS 02-D-44 - Pink
ΔE - 6.74 (93.3% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to AD2959.


#BC4077
RAL 4010 - Telemagenta
ΔE - 7.40 (92.6% similar)
#8D3C4B
RAL 4002 - Red Violet
ΔE - 7.61 (92.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #AD2959


Here are the paint colors similar to AD2959. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color AD2959 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AD2959 to Benjamin Moore


#AB3162
Gypsy Pink (2077-20)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#A0365F
Royal Flush (2076-20)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#9C284B
Magenta (2077-10)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#AC3D58
Raspberry Glaze (2078-20)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color AD2959 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AD2959 to Valspar


#A21F4E
She Pouts (V004-3)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#9C2E50
Jam Jar (M221)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#B7476E
Very Berry (1002-1A)
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color AD2959 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AD2959 to PPG Paints


#AC3E5F
Heart's Desire (PPG1183-7)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#953D55
Magenta (PPG1050-7)
ΔE - 5.35 (94.7% similar)
#AB446B
Fuchsia Flock (PPG1182-7)
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)
#943E4D
Madeira Red (PPG13-11)
ΔE - 6.94 (93.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color AD2959 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AD2959 to Sherwin Williams


#99324E
Cerise (SW 6580)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#AC4362
Hot (SW 6843)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#A53A4E
Valentine (SW 6587)
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)
#AB3C51
Cherries Jubilee (SW 6862)
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AD2959 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AD2959 to Dunn-Edwards


#B7386E
Fiery Fuchsia (DEA 101)
ΔE - 5.05 (94.9% similar)
#9F2D47
Crimson Strawberry (DEA 102)
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
#B14566
Sangria (DE 5041)
ΔE - 5.35 (94.6% similar)
#922E4A
Scarlet Apple (DEA 146)
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color AD2959 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AD2959 to Behr


#974352
French Rose (HDC-CL-04)
ΔE - 6.88 (93.1% similar)
#97495A
Haitian Flower (PPU1-16)
ΔE - 7.23 (92.8% similar)
#944A63
Glitterati (P120-7)
ΔE - 7.62 (92.4% similar)
#B74E64
Glamorous (P130-7)
ΔE - 8.34 (91.7% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color AD2959 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #AD2959 to Farrow & Ball


#9F404B
Rectory Red (217)
ΔE - 7.78 (92.2% similar)
#9C4547
Incarnadine (248)
ΔE - 10.58 (89.4% similar)
#8B4D4F
Eating Room Red (43)
ΔE - 11.79 (88.2% similar)
#BA4845
Romesco (CB4)
ΔE - 14.15 (85.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#AD2959 color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



AD2959
Rich Maroon*

29AD7D
Green (Munsell)*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #AD2959?

Color that best contrast with #AD2959 is #29AD7D, color name is Green (Munsell)*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #AD2959?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AD2959 is #29AD7D, color name is Green (Munsell)*.





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